Check sibling questions

The binary equivalent of 3 10 is

(a) 0010 2

(b) 0011 2

(c) 0101 2

(d) 1010 2

 

Answer:

3 10 is a decimal number. 

To convert a decimal number to its binary equivalent:

  • Repeatedly divide the decimal number by 2 until the quotient becomes 1 and record all the remainders. 
  • The remainders should be written bottom to upwards to get the binary equivalent of the decimal number.

Therefore, 3 10 = 11 2 = 0011 2

So, the correct answer is (b).

  1. Computer Science - Class 11
  2. Chapter 2 Class 11 - Encoding Schemes and Number System

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